What You'll Learn
- Mastery of hip release techniques to prevent gripping and improve range of motion.
- Precise execution of tendu and dégagé combinations to build foot strength.
- Proper alignment and core stability during temps lié and weight transfers.
- Controlled transitions in sous-sus and finishing exercises with professional poise.
- Integration of breath and cambré to enhance artistic expression.
About This Video
Celebrate a fresh start with the Broche Ballet community in this 50-minute New Year's Day all-level ballet class. This session, led by Julie, is meticulously crafted to help you reset your alignment and refine your technical foundation for the months ahead. This isn't just another barre; it is a deep dive into the mechanics of movement, focusing on the essential elements that define a graceful and powerful dancer.
The class begins with a series of foundational exercises designed to wake up the body. We start with pliés and move through tendu and dégagé combinations that challenge your speed and precision. A primary focus of this lesson is the release of tension in the hip socket.
Many dancers struggle with gripping in the hips, which can limit range of motion and cause fatigue. Julie provides expert cues to help you find a neutral, open hip, allowing for more fluid transitions and better execution of battements. As we move into more complex movements like temps lié and pivots, you will learn how to maintain your core engagement while shifting weight.
These transitions are vital for center work, and practicing them at the barre allows for a greater focus on stability and poise. We also spend time on sous-sus, emphasizing the importance of a tight, clean line and a controlled descent. Throughout every exercise, Julie reminds us to breathe and find length through the spine, ensuring that our cambré is expressive yet technically sound.
The class concludes with an emphasis on finishing strong. In ballet, the end of an exercise is a statement of artistry. You will be encouraged to hold your positions with confidence, closing each combination with the same intentionality you brought to the start.
Whether you are returning to the studio after a break or looking to deepen your existing practice, this all-level class offers valuable insights for every dancer. Join us at Broche Ballet to start your year with clarity, strength, and grace.
